On War was written by one of Napoleon's chief opponents in the aftermath of the wars of 1803-1815 - a book distilling the wisdom gathered over an illustrious career in war and politics. The resulting analysis of the struggle between states remains unparalleled in its depth and clarity. On War is the foremost treatise on the art of war and strategy, relevant for anyone wishing to understand the interplay of opposing forces, whether in the boardroom or state cabinet. Our edition brings this classic to a new level with exceptional design and production throughout. As is typical, we offer the reader extensive additional materials on the life and character of Carl von Clausewitz.